Abhyantaralinga, Ābhyantaraliṅga, Abhyantara-linga: 1 definition
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Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationĀbhyantaraliṅga (आभ्यन्तरलिङ्ग) or simply Ābhyantara refers to the “interior liṅga” which is subtle (sūkṣma), representing one of two types of liṅga, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.1.12:—“[...] O Brahmins, liṅga is of two types: the exterior (bāhya-liṅga) and the interior (ābhyantara-liṅga). The exterior is gross (sthūla) and the interior is subtle (sūkṣma). Those who are engaged in ritualistic sacrifices and do regularly worship the gross liṅga are unable to steady the mind by meditating upon the subtle and hence they use the gross liṅga. He who has not mastered the liṅga of the mind, the subtle one, must perform the worship in the gross liṅga and not otherwise. The pure undying subtle liṅga is ever perceived by the masters of true knowledge in the same manner as the gross one is thought to be very excellent by those who are not Yogins”.
The Purana (पुराण, purāṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.
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Partial matches: Linga, Abhyantara.
Full-text: Bahyalinga.
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